To set alarm time, press and hold the “ALARM SET” button for 3 seconds to enter ALARM SET MODE. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “ ” or “–“ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust). You will automatically exit ALARM SET MODE if no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds.

Furthermore, how do you dim Acurite clock? Manually adjust the backlight brightness by pressing and releasing the “ ” or buttons when not in SET MODE or ALARM SET MODE. Press the “ ” button a sixth time to enter “AUTO DIM” mode. will appear to the right of the time.

Similarly, it is asked, how do you set an Acurite clock?

Press and hold the “SET CLOCK” button, located on the side of the clock, to enter SET MODE. Once in SET MODE the preference you are currently setting will blink on the clock. To adjust the currently selected (flashing) item, press and release the “?” or “?“ buttons (press and HOLD to fast adjust).

How long does it take for an atomic clock to set itself?

When you turn a radio controlled clock on, it will probably miss the first time code, so it usually takes more than one minute to set itself (sometimes 5 minutes or longer) depending on the signal quality and the receiver design.